New Distribution Records of Eugnathogobius Illotus (Gobiiformes) from Peninsular Malaysia and Molecular Insight into the Species

Key Points

• New distribution records reveal the presence of Eugnathogobius illotus in previously unreported regions.
• Molecular analysis provides insight into genetic diversity among populations of the species.
• The findings were derived from field surveys across multiple locations in Peninsular Malaysia.
• These discoveries may inform conservation efforts and ecological studies in the region.